Procurement And Logistics Supervisor
Magnolia RM Investments L.L.C.
Total des années d'expérience :21 years, 0 Mois
Handling a comprehensive range of procurement (international/local) activities from the decision to purchase the product or services through to the payments and closing of the deal. Monitor the complete process from evaluating and selecting the right supplier, till awarding and managing the contracts between supplier and the company. Market analysis & Negotiate contracts, to get the best purchase/logistics deal and evaluate prospective suppliers before signing them up to ensure they meet the organization’s need. Maintaining and reviewing all records of purchased goods, including their cost, delivery and inventory to monitor mechanism that clearly highlight cost saving achieved plus validate supplier performance.
Currently working on improvements with existing purchase ordering process & policy. Further adding efforts to introduce environmental management policy within company’s procurement functions.
Continuously analyze int. market for reliable freight handling agents, competitive freight rates and keep updating with documentation requirements for different countries and products (especially gulf region). Frequently coordinate with freight agents, sipping line, forwarder, clearing agent & transporter for smooth and timely arrival of cargo. Use FIRS System and attending Dubai municipality inspectors to inspect any cargo released on deferred inspection to premises (D.I.P).
Selected Accomplishments:
• Generated saving of Dhs 1.5 Million in 3 quarter of year through vendor management & negotiation skills.
• Successfully reduced approx. 5% overall food cost thru out all brands with the help if Kraljic portfolio tool.
• Meet 100% on time procurement & logistics targets in opening CEC OM/IBM & other brand outlets
Appointed to manage a comprehensive range of warehousing processes and functions, inclusive of SOP development & implementation, racking, labeling, stock level management, storing of goods, and compliance with health & safety regulations. Further responsible for a fast-paced end-to-end distribution function, inclusive of fleet planning and delivery scheduling, with a strong emphasis on timely order fulfillment.
Selected Accomplishments:
• Successfully structured, organized and administered the warehousing & logistics function to support a ten-fold growth in orders placed by customers through Jadopado.com. Despite a spike in the company’s overall business and the demands this naturally places on the logistics function, Jadopado has been acknowledged by local press as arguably the best delivery service provider amongst similar companies in the UAE (http://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/online-shopping/the-ultimate-online-shopping-experience-1.1055193).
• Calibrated delivery mechanisms to cater for more orders being processed per delivery hour, reducing costs and fulfillment time. Systematically researched orders received and corresponding delivery routes to prepare detailed daily delivery strategies that allow for more orders to be processed per trip. The effort allows Jadopado to offer cost-benefits to customers, as well as remain true on its commitment to prompt delivery.
• Reduced lead time between inventory procurement and online product availability to a maximum 24 hours, ensuring new products go live as soon as they are procured. Implemented mechanisms that ensure new inventories are broadcast on the company website within 24 hours of acquisition.
• Trained staff to take on further responsibilities, creating internal opportunities within the logistics function, and improving staff morale. Enhanced staff commitment and motivation by training lower level members, such as drivers, to take on more specialized tasks, such as store keeping.
Assumed responsibility for overall warehousing operations, including setup layout, space management, SOPs, and work organization structures. Further responsibilities included optimization of warehouse resources, workplace health and safety protocols, inventory control processes, planning for optimal delivery, coordinating between regional warehouses and comprehensive activity reporting to higher management.
Selected Accomplishments:
• Implemented an efficient warehouse setup plan for enhanced space utilization and overall optimized logistical performance. Assumed the lead role in planning out the first SOPs and space utilization plan for the company’s extensive warehousing operations. The results were a significant decline in inventory damage and efficient stock loading cycles, leading to improved delivery schedules and lower operational costs.
• Negotiated cost-effective transportation arrangements with contractors to enable country-wide logistical solutions. Engaged at a personal level with transportation firms to achieve the best rates, service levels and resources for the company. Negotiated volatility that came naturally with these arrangements due to fluctuating fuel prices and other uncontrollable factors, and consistently achieved the best logistical arrangements for the company.
• Consistently achieved on-time deliveries and accurate order fulfillment with minimum inventory damage. Maintained a consistent fractional margin of error in supply quantities and achieved an almost 100% successful order fulfillment record.
• Received extraordinary appreciation from the management for delivering outstanding performance, and for playing an instrumental role in organizing the company’s warehousing and logistics function.
Appointed to manage procurement and supply infrastructure for MCR operations in Afghanistan. Operated from MCR Pakistan office to remotely plan and expedite comprehensive procurement and supply mechanisms for Afghanistan. Assumed responsibility for researching and evaluating international suppliers, supplier / vendor negotiation and relationship management, efficiencies in transport and shipping contracts, interacting with the MCR finance office for timely payments to suppliers, and reporting performance against KPIs to higher management.
Selected Accomplishments:
• Consistently achieved accuracy in the procurement and supply functions, delivering the correct supplies to the required destinations on time. Successfully managed supply operations remotely within a function that allowed for a very low margin of error. Sourced the correct inventories from international suppliers, prepared the correct assortments for dispatch, and delivered to the required US or NATO destinations within Afghanistan on time, and amidst a volatile international boundary.
• Successfully planned and coordinated between a range of complex functions to achieve on-time procurement and supply outcomes. Planned extensively for lead times consumed during shipping company negotiations, sourcing approval documentation from the US Consulate, negotiations with inland transport resources and seeking timely approvals from the MCR finance office. Successfully designed and implemented a procurement and delivery cycle that accounted for these complexities and delivered results consistently to the company. Further planned for a timely procurement cycle by actively analyzing sales records and inventory levels at US and NATO client bases and initiating proactive procurement protocols.
Appointed as part of the first warehousing team for Pepsi Co in the UAE, particularly their potato crisps line that included popular brands such as Frito Lays. Reported directly to the Warehouse Manager and assisted with daily warehousing operations. Specific responsibilities included KPI tracking and reporting, inventory monitoring, coordination between warehouse personnel, monitoring product freshness and implementing FIFO procedures, dissemination of any new SKU information to store keepers, equipment maintenance and monitoring, processing returned cases, and ensuring timely disposal of expired inventory.
Selected Accomplishments:
• Closely assisted the Warehouse Manager to successfully set up Pepsi Co’s first wholly owned warehousing operations for their foods line in the UAE. Acquired key warehouse planning and management skills by working directly with experienced, world-class warehouse management personnel. Coordinated between key people, processes and technology to create Pepsi Co’s first self-operated warehousing and logistics solution for the UAE market.
• Ensured quality KPIs during the operative phase of the warehouse and logistics asset. Monitored key processes and collected KPI data to initiate timely interventions and corrective procedures as and when necessary. Closely worked with key management personnel to develop and learn strategies around KPI data, and to implement measures that kept operations streamlined and efficient.
Performed a range of warehouse management functions initially as a Warehouse In-charge and later assumed greater responsibility as a Warehouse Supervisor. Specific responsibilities included maintaining inventory records, handling goods transfer requests, highlighting stock discrepancies and abnormalities, meeting restaurant level stock requirements, preparing performance summaries, facilitating foreign inspections, monitoring of company assets and coordinating the warehousing and logistics function between various company departments.
Selected Accomplishments:
• Promoted to the rank of Warehouse Supervisor in a year and half from the initial appointment on the basis of performance.
• Received a token of appreciation from the management for demonstrating outstanding performance in Logistics and Warehousing.
• Received a certificate of appreciation for making significant contributions to marketing activities conducted during the year 2003 by way of streamlined and optimized logistics.
Have Passed out all subjects plus the comprehensive exam and now working on my Final Year Project.
Bachelors in Business Administration in the field of Information Systems from University of Lincolnshire & Humberside, UK. (campus Skyline College).
Diploma in Business Information Systems. from University of Lincolnshire & Humberside, UK. (campus Skyline College)
Certificate in computing as follows. Window, operating system. Microsoft office. 95/97 Excess + Excel. Power Point. Internet. Visual Basic. Web Designing.
Covered all science related subjects.
Secondary School Certificate.